Recruitment of workers into low-paid occupations and industries

This evidence review examines whether people with protected characteristics experience discrimination in the recruitment process. It also highlights the barriers that they face when trying to enter the workforce.

The report covers trends in recruitment practices across the following industries:

• cleaning
• construction
• food manufacturing
• hospitality retail
• social care

We commissioned this evidence review by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) in December 2019.